Theresa when I first started buying machines I couldn't stop myself from buying anything I saw that was under $50. Now I wish I would've restrained myself a bit but at the time I wasn't sure where I wanted to focus my collecting. It didn't take long to find that focus but by then I had many machines that just didn't float my boat. I've sold some, still have more to service and sell, given some away and there's a couple that will probably become parts machines. And..........there's still a few more I want to get.

Cari

Oh Cari, I just burst out laughing when I scrolled down and saw the photos of how you display your machines!!! Looks similar to my office right now. We converted our attached garage into living room about 4 years ago. Know all that "good stuff" in a garage that you cannot throw away?? Well it has been sitting in a corner in my living room (the other side of the living room where my husband cut the wall out of the bedroom to enlarge the living room). I wanted to get my treadles "uncovered" so I can practice treadle-ing and become more proficient at it......hahaha. So two little boxes went to the donate pile and the other 4 boxes are now in my office....hahahaha (Can't post photos of that mess though). Hahahahaha

I had to laugh at myself when I saw the three cases sitting there all alone and balanced. I was thinking, now what else can I stack on there and not have them fall down? (BTW those are empty cases.) This isn't really displaying the machines, it's temporarily storing them. I'm emptying out my 1966 two bedroom mobile home into a 10x12 Tuff Shed so the trailer can be torn down and a new, bigger one will replace it. So I'm moving but not going anywhere lol. I'll be done packing by this weekend and will be homeless for a few weeks.

Cari

I usually like the old Singer tables from the 50s, modern design and teak veneer? I didin't go for a very styled home to begin with, nor is everything matching. I allow a bit of age difference in my furniture. Cabinets often need cleaning, lots of good furniture polish or have the lacquer redone to look nice again.

I have 5 machines so far. I keep the portable models at the bottom of my book shelves. The largest is a 201 in a bent wood case and it works fine. A neat way to store and display a macine is to use two solid cast iron brackets on the wall (there are nice ones as well as more utility looking versions); fit a nice wooden board to it with screws and call it a shelf. It's sturdy and solid enough for heavy cast iron models, and it's easy to adjust for any length or depth. Use the right screws and bolts for this, it needs to hold up well :- )

, buThe operative comment is "so far". :):):)

I like how you think, Mickey! I can't see me getting more involved than that.

I'm a lightweight when it comes to the number of machines I have. Three - I'm not counting my broken Husqvarna that's been banished to the basement - currently, but I keep browsing!

Cari, I'm afraid to even look at embroidery machines. I'll just have to be sensible and pay someone to do it for me. Sensible? Not a word usually associated with me.

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Ah, someone else with eclectic taste. I have a lot of antiques and vintage stuff but it's kind of all over the place. I have everything from the 30's to the 60's and I love it all!

Glenn you have a beautiful home and some beautiful machines.

Cari

Ditto Cari, Glenn! Beautiful home and amazing collection of machines.

Karen